IN HOME TRESPASSER MR. WOLF HAD TO BE FORCIBLY REMOVED

Mr. Wolf was never invited into our home.

Karen & I were sitting on the couch and all of a sudden we were shocked to see an intruder hovering over us inside the house. Mr Wolf was very large and ominous and we had to take immediate action to forcibly remove this unwanted trespasser.

Just to make sure he didn’t escape my attempt to restrain him and to keep the scene blood free, we covered the couch with a huge light colored blanket and then I went to work…

The Release, and an outdoor full sunlight image.

Information about the “Wolf Spider”.

A wolf spider is also called the ground spider and the hunting spider. It belongs to the Lycosidae family of spiders that means “wolf.” The spider is compared to this four-legged animal because according to early belief, it hunts in a group, just like a wolf.

Wolf spiders are daytime spiders and prefer living in warm places. This spider can be aggressive when it comes to hunting their prey, but does not bite a person unless it’s provoked or harmed. It tends to attack its prey without even using a lure or web traps.

A bite from this spider is nonlethal but is very painful. The wolf spider may be poisonous but it does not present grave danger to a who is person bitten.

These spiders are fast runners and can be found in homes, especially during the winter season. But their habitat is usually areas like forests, meadows and gardens. The wolf spider is commonly found in South America and Australia. When one sees a grayish-brown hairy spider with a stripe pattern on the back, be cautious to not provoke or attack it because it may strike out of defense.

Bite Symptoms
A wolf spider bite can produce a very painful sensation. Though this venomous spider does not cause necrosis, it can be a rare effect. The biggest problem of a bite comes from the traumatic bite itself. Because these spiders have large fangs, the tearing of the skin may be very disturbing and causes most of the panic among human victims.

The wound can become red, swollen, and uncomfortable though usually the pain and swelling only lasts for a couple of days, or 10 at the most. The bite area may turn black and lymph glands may swell. Others may have a different reaction to the bites, which could include allergic reactions may occur.

The patient may feel itchiness, nausea, dizziness, or a rapid pulse. If this is the case, the victim needs emergency medical care.Treatment
It is necessary to seek medical help when the bite is near the face, head, or neck. A bite from this poisonous spider may become lethal if it is near the brain. The venom can affect our vital organs and cause sudden reactions.

Precautions should be taken, especially when you are not sure what type of spider has bitten you. You should observe the bite area attentively and note any gross or rapid changes on the bite area.

If the redness or swelling from the bite ever goes outward, it may indicate a severe reaction and it’s possible that a necrosis-causing spider has bitten you. As rare as it can be, necrosis can happen with wolf spiders.

Because of this, it is necessary to remove the skin tissue to avoid continuing growth of dead tissues. A potentially serious reaction from a wolf spider bite is very rare, but as a cautious people we need to seek help when the swelling cannot be controlled. Strict monitoring of the bite area should be observed.

Most victims want instant relief after a spider bite. The swelling can be treated at home with the application of an icepack or a cool wet cloth over the bite. Washing the wound with an antibacterial soap and warm water can help prevent infection. Elevating the wound and limiting movement and manipulation of the area can also reduce swelling.

Do not use a tourniquet at the proximal area of the wound; this could help bring on necrosis. The doctor would usually prescribe you analgesics for the pain and antibiotics for prophylaxis or for infection control.

Antihistamines are also necessary for acute allergic reactions from the venomous bite. Anti-inflammatory drugs are also given to patients to reduce the swelling. Remember that these bites from the wolf spider do not present a grave danger. In the case of a severe reaction, however, prompt medical attention is needed.